RAJASTHAN PACKAGE NO. 4

Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur 11 Nights / 12 Days

DAY 1 : MUMBAI JODHPUR

Depart by 4708 Ranakpur Express Train for Jodhpur from Bandra Terminus.
Overnight in Train.

 

DAY 2 : JODHPUR

Arrive at the Jodhpur Station. Welcome at the Station. Board the Special AC Coach to check in at The Ummed.
>>Lunch at Gypsy Restaurant.
Afternoon Free for Shopping
Evening visit Mandore Gardens. 9 kms. to the North of Jodhpur was the Capital of Marwar. The extensive Mandore Gardens with high Rock Terraces make it popular attraction. The garden also contains the Chhattries of Rathore Rulers.
>>Dinner at Balsamand Palace with Special fire works.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 3 : JODHPUR

After Breakfast we take you for the Sightseeing tour of Jodhpur City. Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert & is the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. Today you will visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace & Jaswant Thada.

Mehrangarh Fort: It is still Run by the Maharaja of Jodhpur sprawled across a 125 meters high hill this is perhaps the most formidable Fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha built this fort in 1459. Inside the fort is a series of Courtyards & Palaces. The palace apartments have evocative names like the Moti Mahal or Pearl Palace, Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal the house has a splendid collection of the trappings of Indian royalty including an amazing collection of Elephant Howdahs, Miniature Paintings from a variety of schools, different Rajput furniture & costumes. The Chamunda Devi Temple dedicated to Durga stands at this ends of the fort. The fort is open daily 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs & 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs.

Jaswant Thada: This white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II is a short distance from the Fort, just off the fort road; the royal crematorium & three other cenotaphs followed by the cenotaph built in 1989, which stands nearby.
>> Lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace.

Umaid Bhawan Palace: Constructed of marble & pink sandstone this immense palace is also known as the Chhittar Palace because it uses local chhittar sandstone. The successor of Maharaja Umaid Singh still lives in part of the building. The rest has been turned into a hotel. Today it is one of the finest Heritage Hotels of India.
>>Theme Dinner at Ajit Bhawan Palace.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 4: Jodhpur JAISALMER

After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer.
>>Lunch at Manwar Resort.
On arrival at Jaisalmer Check in at Hotel Gorbandh Palace.
Theme Dinner at Bada Bagh.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 5 : JAISALMER

This morning after breakfast we take you to the sightseeing Tour of Jaisalmer City by AC Coach. This captivating Sandy Outpost has Been dubbed ‘The Golden City’ because of the Honey Colour imparted to its Stone ramparts by the setting sun. It’s Desert Fort that resembles a Gigantic Sand Castle. Jaisalmer fort is the most alive of any Museum Fort or Palace that you are likely to visit in India. It was built in 1156 by the Rajput ruler Jaisal & reinforced by subsequent rulers. The Fort Crowns the 80 meters high Trikuta Hill. Within the Fort walls is a group of beautifully carved Jain Temples built between 12 to 15 centuries. The temples are open daily 7 a.m. to 12 noon. There are impressive mansions built by the wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is known for its Beautiful Havelies such as Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, Gadi Sagar.
>>Lunch at Gorbandh Palace Hotel.
Afternoon 03.00 p.m. drive to Sam Sand Dunes to enjoy a Camel Ride. In the evening witness a truly Romantic Sunset at the Sam Sand Dunes.
>>Theme Dinner at Sam Sand Dunes with Campfire.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 6 : JAISALMER BIKANER

After breakfast proceed to Bikaner by AC Coach.
>>On the way lunch at Lal Niwas Days Inn at Phalodi.
Post lunch proceed for Bikaner. En route visit Khichan to sight the migratory demoiselle cranes.
Khichan – home to migratory demoiselle cranes.
The cranes are fed by the local villagers of Khichan. The sight of thousands of these wonderful birds descending on the fields, is truly awe inspiring and shouldn’t be missed.
On arrival at Bikaner Check in at Hotel Raj Vilas Palace.
>>Lakeside Theme Dinner at Gajner Palace Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 7 : BIKANER

Bikaner: Rao Bika a descendant of Jodha the founder of Jodhpur founded this desert town in the North of the state in 1488. After morning breakfast we take you to Jain Temples, Junagarh fort, Lalgarh Palace & Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.
>>Lunch at Basant Vihar Palace (Bikaji Group).
Post lunch visit one of the main attractions of Bikaner – The Camel Research & Breeding Farm. It is 8 kms from Bikaner & is Unique in Asia. The farm is open from Monday to Saturday 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs.
>>Dinner at Laxmi Niwas Palace with fire Dance.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 8 : BIKANER JAIPUR

After breakfast drive to Jaipur by AC Coach.
>>On the way Lunch at Fatehpur Shekhawati.
On arrival at Jaipur Check in at Hotel Mansingh.
>>Dinner At The Raj Palace with puppet show.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 9 : JAIPUR

After breakfast we take you to half-day city sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Today you will visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace Complex, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Central Museum etc.
>>Lunch at Four Season Restaurant. Evening free for shopping.
>>Dinner At Nahargarh Fort with special folk dances & Special fire works.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 10 : JAIPUR

After Breakfast we take you to the sightseeing tour of Amber Fort & Jaigarh Fort, which is about 11 kms. north of Jaipur on the Delhi – Jaipur Road. You will enjoy the Elephant ride while going atop to the Amber Fort. Amber is the Ancient Capital of Jaipur State. The Fort is a superb example of Rajput Architecture stunningly situated on a hillside & overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces & ramparts. An imposing stairway leads to Diwan – E – Aam, Diwan – E – Khas, Kali Temple, Jai Mandir, and Sukh Niwas.
>>Lunch will be provided at Surabhi Restaurant Famous For It’s Turban Museum.
Evening visit the Birla Temple timings 1630 hrs onwards & after Darshan, sightseeing tour of Birla temple area.
>>Special Rajasthani Theme Dinner will be provided at Chokhi Dhani. The Rajasthani ethnic village.
Overnight at Hotel.

 

DAY 11: JAIPUR

Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning free at leisure.
>>Lunch at Hotel Mansingh.
After lunch we Drive to Jaipur Railway Station to board train for Mumbai 2956 up Jaipur Mumbai Super Fast Express dep. 14: 10 hrs.

 

DAY 12 : MUMBAI CENTRAL

Arrive Mumbai Central Railway Station.
Return to your Sweet Home, with unforgettable memories Of 12days/11nights, tour of Rajasthan .

 

This is a standard itinerary which covers most of the important sightseeing cities. Accommodation will be based on a three star and rooms are sub to availability at the time of reservation Please let me know with any suggestion on the above.